Milanesa

by NT
(Wisconsin)

I grew up in Bolivia eating what we called milanesa, however, the website lists the same food as silpanchu. Is it just called by a different name in a different region? I am so very glad I found this website~I am having a lot of fun on it!

Milanesa and silpancho are very similar. Both are beef or chicken that is coated in bread crumbs and fried. However, silpanchos are traditionally pounded until they are almost paper thin and very large and round, covering almost an entire plate, while milanesa is not. Milanesa is much thicker.

There is also a difference in what they are served with. Silpancho is traditionally served over a bed or white rice and topped with a fried egg, fried plantain, and chopped tomatoes and onions (similar to Mexican "pico de gallo").

Milanesa is served with a variety of things. Some people serve it with mashed potatoes or French fries. It can be served a number of different ways. Usually is not served with a fried egg, but also can be.